2001-16 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 48 - NUISANCES

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.� control of said premises. Charges for weed, grass or other underbrush cutting on private property shall be a lien upon the premises. Notice shall be given in the following manner: (a) For lots with an occupied structure as determined by active water service; the notice to abate the violation of the growth of weeds, grass or other underbrush which have grown to a height of ten (10) inches or more or allowed to flower may be given to the owner, lessee, occupant or agent having control of the lot of ground or any part thereof including the prolongation of the lot lines by personal service or by posting a sign on the premises of the property in question regarding the violation. The sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place near the front of the lot or near the main entrance to the structure. The posted sign shall be at least fourteen (14) inches in height and eight (8) inches in width and at the top thereof in large letters shall state the words, "Notice to Abate." The text of the notice shall contain a reference to the provision of this Code violated, the address of the property, the date of posting, and such other information � respecting the nature of the violation as the Neighborhood Services Department deems advisable. It shall be unlawful for anyone to deface, tamper with, or remove the "Notice to Abate" sign from the property where it is posted unless authorized by the Neighborhood Services Department. All notices shall state that the removal of the weeds shall be performed within the time specified from the date of the notice. The time limit to abate the growth of the weeds or other underbrush which have grown to a height of ten (10) inches or more or allowed to flower shall be no less than five (5) days after personal delivery of the notice or the posting of the "Notice to Abate" sign on the property.